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Health Effects
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Warning:
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
Hazards To Humans and Domestic Animals
CAUTION
Harmful if swallowed. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Avoid breathing dust, sprays, or vapors. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling. Remove and launder contaminated clothing before reuse. Do not allow children or pets to come into contact with treated surfaces until sprays have dried.
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From MSDS
POTENTIAL HEALTH HAZARDS:
EYE - Contact may cause eye irritation. Degree of injury will depend on the amount of material that gets into eye and the speed and thoroughness of the first aid treatment.
SKIN - Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause irritation. The systemic toxicity has not been determined.
INHALATION - Mist or dust concentrations may be harmful or irritating if inhaled. Signs and symptoms of respiratory tract irritation may include nasal discharge, sore throat, coughing, bronchitis, pulmonary edema and difficulty in breathing.
INGESTION - This material may be harmful if swallowed. Degree of injury will depend on amount ingested. Signs and symptoms which may occur within 12 hours following overexposure include headache, dizziness, weakness, pinpoint pupils, blurred vision, excessive salivation and nasal discharge, abdominal cramps, nausea and vomiting.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Pre-existing cholinesterase depression.
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From MSDS
ADDITIONAL DATA: Repeated or prolonged low level exposures to organophosphates may cause sensitization to subsequent exposures that mimic acute exposures.
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From MSDS
CARCINOGEN STATUS:
OSHA - Not listed.
NTP - Not listed.
IARC - Not listed.
MUTAGENIC DATA: Weak evidence of mutagenicity in tests performed in vitro and mice.
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From MSDS
IF INHALED: Remove person from exposure area to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration, preferably mouth to mouth. Get medical attention.
IF ON SKIN: Remove contaminated clothing and wash skin with plenty of soap and water.
IF SWALLOWED: Drink 1 or 2 glasses of water or milk, and induce vomiting by touching the back of the throat with a finger. If possible, contact a physician, Poison Control, or an emergency center before inducing vomiting. Do not induce vomiting or give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Take person and product container to the nearest emergency treatment center.
IF IN EYES: Wash eyes with fresh water for 15 minutes. If irritation continues, see a doctor.
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: Emergency Information - 1-800-451-8461. Acephate is a
cholinesterase inhibitor.
ANTIDOTE: If signs of cholinesterase inhibition appear, atropine is antidotal. 2-PAM may also be used in conjunction with atropine but should not be used alone.
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0 = Minimal; 1 = Slight; 2 = Moderate; 3 = Serious; 4 = Severe;
N = No information provided by manufacturer; * = Chronic Health Hazard |
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Handling/Disposal
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From MSDS
USER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS:
- Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet.
- Remove clothing immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on clean clothing.
- Remove PPE immediately after handling this product. Wash the outside of gloves before removing. As soon as possible, wash thoroughly and change into clean clothing.
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From MSDS
Dispose of in accordance with applicable Federal, state and local laws and regulations.
CONTAINER: Completely empty bag into application equipment. Do not reuse container. Dispose of empty bag in a sanitary landfill or by incineration, or, if allowed by State and local authorities, by burning. If burned, stay out of smoke.
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Ingredients from MSDS/Label
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